Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Civil), designed for senior civil engineers, QA/QC managers, and compliance professionals working in construction, infrastructure, and large‑scale civil projects. The program emphasizes advanced inspection, auditing, risk management, and leadership in QA/QC systems. Participants will gain the competence to lead QA/QC teams, implement integrated management systems, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for civil engineering projects.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Civil) |
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| Total Credits | 50 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 500 |
| Qualification Time | 500 |
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Advanced Principles of QA/QC in Civil Engineering Scope, leadership roles, and integration of QA/QC across civil projects.
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Civil Engineering Standards and Regulatory Compliance ISO, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, and OSHA standards for infrastructure projects.
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Quality Planning and Assurance in Civil Projects Developing quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and project quality objectives.
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Advanced Inspection and Testing Procedures Concrete, steel, soil, asphalt, and advanced laboratory/field testing methods.
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Risk Management and Failure Analysis in Civil Engineering Hazard identification, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
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Integrated Management Systems (QMS, EMS, OHSMS) ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 integration for civil engineering projects.
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Auditing and Compliance Verification Internal/external audits, supplier audits, and regulatory compliance checks.
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Leadership in QA/QC and Team Management Supervising QA/QC teams, communication strategies, and conflict resolution.
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Documentation, Reporting, and Audit‑Readiness Preparing audit‑ready reports, compliance records, and continual improvement logs.
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Case Studies and Applications in Civil QA/QC Real‑world projects in highways, bridges, dams, and urban infrastructure.
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Builds competence in civil QA/QC leadership and management
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Enhances compliance with ISO, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, and OSHA standards
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Strengthens skills in auditing, risk management, and integrated systems
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Provides tools for audit‑ready QA/QC leadership and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in civil QA/QC management, compliance leadership, and consultancy
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Senior civil engineers and QA/QC managers
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Compliance officers in construction and infrastructure projects
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Project managers and technical auditors
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Individuals progressing from QACC‑313 (Level 3 Diploma in QA/QC – Civil) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + capstone QA/QC project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, project report, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 120 theory + 1 capstone project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total)
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Certification: Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Civil) (QACV)
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